Top10 textile companies in Egypt
The spinning and textile sector is one of the most important export sectors in Egypt, as Egypt's exports of raw cotton during the fiscal year 2021/22 amounted to about $156 million, and Egypt's exports of ready-made clothes increased by 42% during the fiscal year 2021/22.
Egypt's textile industry is the second largest industry, with a 25% share in the entire apparel sector which accounts for 3% of GDP and is employing 1.2 million people in Egypt which is 30% of the workforce of the Egyptian industry. During the pandemic textiles exports slumped 14% in 2020 to USD 2.81 billion compared to 3.721 billion in 2019. The textiles industry is one of the five backbones industries of the Egyptian economy. Both domestically and internationally, with having duty-free market access to the United States and European Union countries' textiles markets, it accounts for 50% of its exports to the United States and 30% to Europe countries.
In 2023, Egypt opened the world’s largest textiles factory in the city of El-Mahalla, which have a daily production capacity of 30 tons per day. It has announced incentives to grow high-quality cotton that fulfill factory needs which are expected to create opportunities for the players operating in the market.
Egypt's textile industry is the second largest industry, with a 25% share in the entire apparel sector which accounts for 3% of GDP and is employing 1.2 million people in Egypt which is 30% of the workforce of the Egyptian industry. During the pandemic textiles exports slumped 14% in 2020 to USD 2.81 billion compared to 3.721 billion in 2019. The textiles industry is one of the five backbones industries of the Egyptian economy. Both domestically and internationally, with having duty-free market access to the United States and European Union countries' textiles markets, it accounts for 50% of its exports to the United States and 30% to Europe countries.
In 2023, Egypt opened the world’s largest textiles factory in the city of El-Mahalla, which have a daily production capacity of 30 tons per day. It has announced incentives to grow high-quality cotton that fulfill factory needs which are expected to create opportunities for the players operating in the market.
| Company | Founded | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Oriental Weavers for Carpets is part of the Orientals Group (17 companies), a leading industrial conglomerate in Egypt. | |
| 1979 | Producer of all kinds of casual dress. Exporter of garments to USA, Canada and Germany, Hometextile to Germany, France, Ireland and USA. | |
| 1994 | Lotus Garment Group is a clothing manufacturer and exporter. Specialising in the production of denim, the group provides around 16 million jeans. | |
| 1898 | Hesni Textiles was established over a century ago by Noaman Hesni. It processes over 8,000 tons of knitted fabrics and 1,300 tons of yarn annually. | |
| 1991 | Kazareen Textile Company, a member of Mimar Invest Group is a leading global textile , apparel & fashion services company | |
| 1980 | Producer and exporter of printed and tufted rugs, mats and WTW. | |
| 1927 | Misr Spinning and Weaving Company also known as Misr Helwan or the El-Ghazl factory, is a publicly owned textile company in El-Mahalla El-Kubra. | |
| 1907 | Arafa group is one of the largest privately owned groups in the textiles and garments field in Egypt. | |
| 1940 | Engaged in the manufacturing of underwear for men, women and children; owns factory that develops, produces finished garments. | |
| 1996 | Nile Linen Group is one of the fastest-growing global conglomerates in Egypt with business in home textile products |
Egypt has been known for its textiles for centuries, and the industry has played a vital role in the country's economy. The country has a long history of textile production, dating back to ancient times. Today, the textile industry in Egypt is a vital sector, employing millions of people and generating billions of dollars in revenue. The most important textile companies in Egypt are Arafa, Al Hesn Textiles, Kabo, Giza Spinning, Kazareen Textile Company, Lotus Garments, MAC Carpet, Misr Spinning Weaving, Nile Linen Group, and Oriental Weavers.
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